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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of the Operation of the Medical Card Scheme: Irish Dental Association (8 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Who decided that it should be front teeth only?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of the Operation of the Medical Card Scheme: Irish Dental Association (8 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: From my experience, the other teeth are more in need from time to time of root canal treatment and much more extensive work also.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of the Operation of the Medical Card Scheme: Irish Dental Association (8 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Senator Conway also wishes to come in. Dentistry has come an awfully long way. I strongly recommend to anybody who needs treatment not to be shy in coming forward and accessing services because it can play a major role in one's general health.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of the Operation of the Medical Card Scheme: Irish Dental Association (8 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Is Senator Conway there?

Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: How many minutes do I have, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle?

Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I first acknowledge the work done by the front-line workers at all levels throughout the country in this long difficult battle. They have given everything and still have to give more because there is still time to travel with this virus and it is a challenging time. It appears to me that the crucial issue at this stage is the availability of vaccines,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if, in the context of setting carbon reduction baselines, credit is given to this country for the amount of wetlands, bog lands, forestry, trees, hedgerows and grasslands when compared with other food producers throughout Europe and elsewhere, whose productions methods do not equate with this country in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 21. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the eco-friendly nature of Ireland’s agri-food production sector is taken into account in the context of carbon reduction with particular reference to permanent pasture, hedges and forestry and wet areas; if not, if Ireland is being treated in the same manner as other countries that do not have a beef...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the full extent of existing capacity to sequestrate carbons by way of permanent grassland, forestry, trees, hedges and wetlands in Ireland; if this has been taken into account in determining the baseline for carbon emissions in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17667/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of specific economic interventions that might be needed in the economy if and when Covid-19 is brought under control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17639/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Supports (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of actions to date to combat the economic impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17640/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department continues to monitor developments in the insurance industry, with particular reference to the need to provide cover for all types of insurance at viable rates particularly small and medium sized businesses in the aftermath of Covid-19; the status of the development of a new insurance reform action plan; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects the economy to remain competitive in the short to medium-term notwithstanding the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17642/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that Ireland remains an attractive location for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17646/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that economic progress can continue notwithstanding international turbulence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which it might be possible to bring mortgage interest rates here into line with those applicable throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17643/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether house mortgage costs here will fall into par with those available in other EU member states in the Eurozone or outside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17650/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Sector (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he continues to monitor activities in financial circles post-Brexit with a view to ensuring that financial services here are not in any way disadvantaged as a result of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17644/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economic fundamentals remain stable here notwithstanding the impact of Brexit and Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17645/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Apr 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that taxation matters remain within the competence of national governments throughout the European Union and that no decisions are taken to jeopardise same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17647/21]